Intocanada

I would work very soon in Canada if I get the work permit. I fall under the category NOC 2174. My job is definitely not LMO exempt. Instead, a LMO was processed for TFW visa(Only TFW) which is positive. But, had a word with HR and HR said they would support for PR. May be, I did not dig into details. But, I learned from another forum that PR can be applied in this particular scenario with out LMO once I land in Canada. The PR route would be FSW. Planning to apply(if I can) ASAP bcoz I want to avoid Express entry.

Please correct me if I am not correct

christmasoompa

I'm confused. You don't need a LMO to apply for PR, if you're there working on a valid work permit and have an offer letter of permanent employment, then that suffices for the 'arranged employment' of FSW apps.

I'm obviously misunderstanding what you're asking, I'm not sure why you think you'd need another LMO for a PR app? The LMO is only needed until you've got the TWP, after that it's redundant. But hopefully the above answers your question!

Intocanada

christmasoompa,
I thought LMO(PR) would be required to study whether the skill is really a shortage in long term.
But your post answers all my concerns. I think I am now pretty clear on how to move towards PR. Thank you very much.

aparna_otist

So Eddmac did you get any news on ur LMO? I suppose it's 6 weeks since ur application was filed.

Eddmac

Not yet, it's due tomorrow, but hoping to hear early next week.

aparna_otist

Okk....good luck to you. Hope its positive this time for u n for me too..

Mikeypm

Hoping my LMIA takes 6 weeks or less

Eddmac

Well my employer contacted service canada about my. LMO application, he was told it's taking an average of 8 weeks in BC now. No mention of the 30 business days that he was quoted previously

Guess I have another couple of weeks waiting.

Mikeypm

Just get use to waiting, it's now two months since my PR app went in and have heard nothing. Two weeks since the LMIA went in and maybe another 6 weeks to wait on the LMIA or who knows possibly another 8 weeks or more.

Judging by the processing speeds currently for CIC I'm thinking it could be another 2 months before I get PER on my PR app.

aparna_otist

Tats just sad....I wonder wat the waiting time is in Newfoundland...Last time too they said the same...tat it will take a minimum of 8 weeks..but got the decision in 6 weeks last time.....hey btw wud u know if the LMIA is resubmitted wud it have a new file no. or the same old one.

dishwashing

Good luck, Mikeypm

Mikeypm

Thanks dishwashing

Mikeypm

Just a thought but shouldn't this thread be renamed the LMIA Timelines

bc_guy

They're up to May 13th applications now despite the delay from Hurricane Arthur. You're halfway there. This hurricane season is projected to be a relatively quiet one, so I think that NS has already seen its first and last hurricane for the season.

Mikeypm

My understanding is there only up to May 12th applications so it's looking like September at the earliest before I hear anything.